NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
The US could leapfrog the world in producing clean hydrogen — but only if Treasury encourages diverse investments
Rachel Meidl, fellow for energy and environment at the Baker Institute for Public Policy's Center for Energy Studies, authored an article.
Forbes
http://dateline.rice/july-26-meidl
Poll: Whitmire poised for double-digit runoff win over Jackson Lee in Houston's crowded mayoral race
Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science and fellow in political science at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
MSN (This article appeared in the July 26 print edition of the Houston Chronicle and was in yesterday's Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/july-26-jones
Houston mayoral race: John Whitmire, Sheila Jackson Lee lead in new poll
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/july-26-jones
Voter opinion poll (July 26, 2023)
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/july-26-jones
'4 p.m. newscast for July 25, 2023'
Houston Public Media on Google Podcasts (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/july-26-jones
'6 a.m. newscast for July 26, 2023'
Houston Public Media on Google Podcasts (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/july-26-jones
'8 a.m. newscast for July 26, 2023'
Houston Public Media on Google Podcasts (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/july-26-jones
Houston election 2023
University of Houston News
http://dateline.rice/july-26-jones
Majority of Houston, Harris County renters are cost-burdened
An article features the 2023 State of Housing report by Rice's Kinder institute for Urban Research. Steve Sherman, research scientist at the Kinder Institute, is interviewed by ABC 13 and Houston Public Media.
Axios
http://dateline.rice/july-26-axios
New study shows the majority of Harris County renters are struggling: 'It's stressful'
ABC 13 Online (This segment also aired seven times on KTRK-TV in Houston, and this article also appeared in MSN Money.)
http://dateline.rice/july-26-sherman
Voter opinion poll (July 26, 2023)
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/july-26-sherman
'2 p.m. newscast for July 25, 2023'
Houston Public Media on Google Podcasts (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/july-26-sherman
'4 p.m. newscast for July 25, 2023'
Houston Public Media on Google Podcasts (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/july-26-sherman
'5 p.m. newscast for July 25, 2023'
Houston Public Media on Google Podcasts (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/july-26-sherman
From Philadelphia to California, officials on alert over xylazine threat
Katharine Neill Harris, the Alfred C. Glassell III Fellow in Drug Policy at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Center Square (This article also appeared in the Caledonian Record, KULR Online and 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/july-26-harris
States stiffen penalties for fentanyl, despite public health concerns
The Brunswick News (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets)
http://dateline.rice/july-26-harris
How colleges plan to factor in race without asking about race
Rice is mentioned.
The Wall Street Journal (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in MSN Money.)
http://dateline.rice/july-26-wsj
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Rivers and Harbors Act: How the feds plan to knock down Abbott's controversial border plan
Jim Blackburn, a professor in the practice of environmental law, co-director of Rice's Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disasters Center and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Austin American-Statesman (This article also appeared on the front page of the July 26 print edition, and it appeared in the San Angelo Standard-Times.)
http://dateline.rice/july-26-blackburn
Astros owner Jim Crane buys $24M historic River Oaks home only to tear it down
Stephen Fox, lecturer of architecture, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article appeared on the front page of the July 26 print edition, and it appeared in MSN Money and yesterday's Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/july-26-fox
HISD's Miles appoints Yates alumna, former teacher as new principal of the Third Ward school
Alumna Stephanie Square is featured.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the July 26 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/july-26-square
University of Houston gets $2M to launch innovative transportation-focused cybersecurity center
An article mentions that Rice is part of the University of Houston's Transportation Cybersecurity Center for Advanced Research and Education consortium.
InnovationMap (This article also appeared in Homeland Security News Wire.)
http://dateline.rice/july-26-inno.map
5 free things to do in Houston
A roundup features Rice's Moody Center for the Arts.
Austin.com
http://dateline.rice/july-26-austin
BROADCAST
Today on Texas Standard: Japanese snow monkeys thrive in South Texas scrub
John Diamond, the Edward A. and Hermena Hancock Kelly Fellow in Public Finance at the Baker Institute for Public Policy and director of its Center for Public Finance, is interviewed about Texas' property tax cut.
Texas Standard (This segment also aired on more than 40 affiliate stations across Texas.)
http://dateline.rice/july-26-diamond
My grandmother moved from Korea to attend SMU in the '50s. Her story is mine too
Alumna Elizabeth Myong authored an article.
KERA Online
http://dateline.rice/july-26-myong
Richmond power plant playing 'vital role' in energy supply linked to 180 deaths a year, study says
An article cites Rice research into the carbon and sulfur dioxide emissions of the W.A. Parish coal-fired power plant southwest of Houston.
ABC 13 Online (This segment also aired three times on KTRK-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/july-26-abc13
KCUR-FM (Kansas City)
A broadcast features late alumnus Hugh Richards, who worked on neutron measurements at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
http://dateline.rice/july-26-richards
WSB-AM (Atlanta)
Rice is mentioned.
http://dateline.rice/july-26-wsb
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Dehumanization of the immigrant and political war in the US
Luis Duno-Gottberg, the Lee Hage Jamail Professor in Latin American Studies, co-authored an article.
Chiapas Support Committee
http://dateline.rice/july-26-gottberg
Studies provide guidelines for extracting valuable materials from water
An article features research by Ryan DuChanois, postdoctoral associate and a Rice Academy Junior Fellow.
Tech and Science Post
http://dateline.rice/july-26-duchanois
TSU and partners lead to Houston region being named semi-finalist for National Science Foundation Engines grant
An article mentions that Rice has partnered with local institutions in the National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines competition.
HBCU News
http://dateline.rice/july-26-hbcu
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Judge tosses lawsuit aimed at strengthening Black vote in races for seats on Arkansas appellate courts
John Alford, professor of political science, is mentioned.
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (This article also appeared in the July 26 print edition, and it appeared in the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.)
http://dateline.rice/july-26-alford
Clean fuel: Sunlight to hydrogen with record efficiency
An article features collaborative Rice research into next-generation halide perovskite semiconductors. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Aditya Mohite, associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering and of materials science and nanoengineering; Michael Wong, the Tina and Sunit Patel Professor in Molecular Nanotechnology, a professor and chair of chemical and biomolecular engineering and a professor of chemistry, materials science and nanoengineering and of civil and environmental engineering; and graduate students Austin Fehr, Ayush Agrawal and Faiz Mandani.
The New Indian Express
http://dateline.rice/july-26-mohite-wong-et-al
'It's a bit unreal': La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest connects emerging artists and experienced pros
Alumnus Coleman Itzkoff is featured.
La Jolla Light
http://dateline.rice/july-26-itzkoff
Dynamic light installation by Leo Villareal activates lobby in Brown's Lindemann Performing Arts Center
An article featuring artist Leo Villareal mentions that he has completed projects at Rice.
Brown University News
http://dateline.rice/july-26-bu
Jala News: The role of ancient microorganisms in triggering massive volcanic events
An article features the news that Rice researchers have uncovered evidence suggesting that ancient microorganisms played a crucial role in causing massive volcanic eruptions.
Jala News
http://dateline.rice/july-26-jn
SPORTS
Rice has something to prove in move to new conference
An article features Rice football ahead of their first game in the American Athletic Conference, which will be Sept. 2 against the University of Texas at Austin. Head coach Mike Bloomgren is quoted or mentioned in several articles. Assistant coach Marques Tuiasosopo is mentioned in SB Nation.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the July 26 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/july-26-bloomgren
American football media days: Rice head coach Mike Bloomgren
American Athletic Conference's YouTube page
http://dateline.rice/july-26-bloomgren
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/july-26-bloomgren (This segment aired twice.)
2023 AAC media day recap: The six newcomers
SB Nation
http://dateline.rice/july-26-bloomgren-tuiasosopo
The eight-year recruitment that brought J.T. Daniels to Rice
Dave Campbell's Texas Football
http://dateline.rice/july-26-bloomgren
Tulane's fabulous 2022 football season did have one drawback. See how the Wave dealt with it.
Nola.com
http://dateline.rice/july-26-bloomgren
Tulane is the favorite in 2023 American preseason media poll
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/july-26-the.american
Live coverage of 2023 American football media days
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/july-26-the.american
Commissioner Aresco's remarks from 2023 football media days
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/july-26-the.american
Multiple recruits from Crossfire Premier, other renowned youth clubs sign with Rice University
An article previews Rice's soccer team ahead of its upcoming season. Head coach Brian Lee is mentioned.
SoccerWire.com
http://dateline.rice/july-26-lee
Conor O'Sullivan to make it family Irish hat-trick
An article mentions Rice basketball player Sam Alajiki.
Irish Examiner
http://dateline.rice/july-26-alajiki
NC State men's basketball hires Mike Roberts as an assistant coach
Former Rice assistant basketball coach Mike Roberts is featured.
Chatham Journal (This article also appeared in 247Sports.com, WRAL Sports Fan and The Daily Hoosier.)
http://dateline.rice/july-26-cj
Rusty Pendergrass bringing rich experience to Generals' coaching staff
Former Rice assistant baseball coach Rusty Pendergrass is featured.
Victoria Advocate
http://dateline.rice/july-26-va
N.D. Kalu joins preseason TV broadcast crew
An article features former Rice football player N.D. Kalu.
Houston Texans
http://dateline.rice/july-26-kalu
Tramel's ScissorTales: No surprise that UCF, BYU will lead Big 12 football in mileage
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of Houston Sept. 9.
The Oklahoman (This article also appeared in the Austin American Statesman.)
http://dateline.rice/july-26-to
Baseball announces staff reorganization
An article features former Rice assistant baseball coach David Pierce.
TexasSports.com
http://dateline.rice/july-26-ts
XFL issues statement on Houston Roughnecks future at TDECU Stadium
Rice Stadium is mentioned.
XFL Newsroom
http://dateline.rice/july-26-xfl
Southern Miss football preview: Odds, schedule and prediction
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to the University of Southern Mississippi in the LendingTree Bowl Dec. 17.
HERO Sports
http://dateline.rice/july-26-hero
State of the Conference address, West Division programs kick off Sun Belt football media days
SunBeltSports.org
http://dateline.rice/july-26-sbs
Southern Miss puts three players on preseason All-Sun Belt team
The Vicksburg Post
http://dateline.rice/july-26-vp
Patriots place tackle Calvin Anderson on non-football illness list amid trio of moves
An article features former Rice football player Calvin Anderson.
SB Nation
http://dateline.rice/july-26-sbn
Temple basketball conference pairings
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team is slated to play Temple University in the upcoming season.
PhillyCollegeSports.com
http://dateline.rice/july-26-pcs
NEWS RELEASES
Rice economist available to discuss Big Tech profit reports following layoffs
As Big Tech releases its latest round of profit reports, Rice economist John Diamond is available to discuss the reports following major layoffs over the past several months and what the future holds.
http://dateline.rice/july-26-news-release-diamond
Stephen Bayer named VP for development and alumni relations at Rice
Stephen Bayer, a seasoned fundraiser with over 22 years of leadership experience in higher education, has been named vice president for development and alumni relations at Rice, effective Sept. 26.
http://dateline.rice/july-26-news-release-bayer
Rice U.'s Kaiyu Hang wins NSF CAREER Award
Kaiyu Hang, an assistant professor of computer science at Rice, has won a National Science Foundation CAREER Award to develop robots that can manipulate unfamiliar objects in high-uncertainty situations.
http://dateline.rice/july-26-news-release-hang